Enjoy Antarctica in style – by flying and then cruising south of the Antarctic Circle! A short three-hour flight is all it takes to travel between Punta Arenas, Chile, and King George Island in Antarctica. Skipping all the extra days at sea, enjoy only the best scenery and wildlife experiences of the Antarctic. Prepare yourself for a sensory overload, as you are inundated by the sheer beauty and dramatic landscapes of the white continent. Soon after, your team of Polar Experts on the ship have you searching for penguins and whales in Antarctica on this unforgettable Antarctic cruise.

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Trip Snapshots

Day 1 Punta Arenas, Chile

Your adventure begins in Punta Arenas, Chile, the most populated city in Patagonia. If you arrive early, there are many museums, restaurants and shops to keep you busy for days. By early afternoon, a representative meets everyone at the official starting point hotel, where you enjoy a welcome dinner and are briefed about preparing for your embarkation day.

Day 2 Fly to King George Island | Embark

Your charter flight from Punta Arenas to Antarctica has you crossing the legendary Drake Passage in only a few hours. Far below, the ship is approaching King George Island for your arrival. Your first glimpse of dramatic Antarctica landscapes is from a very unique perspective, as your plane descends for landing in the South Shetlands. After landing, stretch your legs and spend some time exploring the island before being transferred by Zodiac to your ship. Meet the rest of your shipmates and set sail for the Antarctic Peninsula!

Day 3-5 Antarctic Peninsula | South Shetland Islands

There are few places in the world as evocative as Antarctica. Much of the continent is indescribable and can only be fully appreciated through the human eye.

Your first sightings are from the ship itself. As the Captain and Expedition Team keep their eyes out for whales and seabirds, be alerted to any new sightings. Your team of expert lecturers also provide in-depth explanations of the geology, history, and wildlife of the region.

Even more exciting are your daily excursions to land. Your first Zodiac landing is something you never forget! Walking up to a beach that is dotted with penguins and seals is the most intimate way to experience the unique wildlife of Antarctica. Each landing is different and is dependent on weather, but every day presents new sightings and photo opportunities and it is not long before you can tell the difference between an Adelie, gentoo, or chinstrap penguin.

You may take a Zodiac cruise in search of whales and icebergs in Pleneau Island one day, followed by a hike to a penguin rookery the next day. From the booming shot of a calving glacier at Petermann Island to the complete silence of night while camping on the ice in Antarctica, welcome each day with the excitement and energy of a young child.

Your Expedition Team is with you all along, providing insights into the places you visit and offering photography tips to get the most out of your expedition.

Day 6-7 The Antarctic Circle

Crossing the Antarctic Circle is an impressive achievement, as most expeditions to the Peninsula do not reach 66° 33’ S. You and your shipmates celebrate in style with a well-earned glass of champagne!

With a toast to the first explorers who ventured this far south, take pride in knowing you have made it to a part of the world still visited by very few people. This is raw Antarctica, home to the midnight sun, Weddell seals, and some of the most magical, odd ice formations seen anywhere in Antarctica.

Day 8-9 Northbound along the Peninsula

If you have not had your fill of Antarctic wildlife and icebergs by now, surely be satisfied by the time you return to the Drake Passage. Continue to journey onto land and out by Zodiac twice daily as you travel north along the western Antarctic Peninsula. Your Expedition Team is always on the lookout for any species of penguins, seals, and whales that may have eluded you on the journey south.

Day 10 Disembark | Fly to Punta Arenas

After your week of exploration, say goodbye to the Expedition Team and disembark at King George Island. Your three-hour flight across the Drake Passage to Punta Arenas, Chile brings your adventure to an end. After transferring from the airport to the hotel, enjoy a final dinner in the city to reminisce about all the sights and sounds of Antarctica.

Day 11 Depart Punta Arenas

1 Breakfast

Enjoy an early breakfast and depart to the Punta Arenas airport for your return flight home.

Deals

Early Bird Savings - Book by September 30 and save up to 15%, depending on your cabin category.Contact us for details.Applies to Jan 10, 2019 departure

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Last Minute Savings - Book by September 30 and save 25%. Or, receive a reduced single supplement. Triple cabins excluded.Applies to Dec 20, 2017 departure

Per person starting at

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$15,395

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Triple

Averaging 128 sq. ft. (12 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths and one upper berth. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.

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Lower Deck Twin

Averaging 133 sq. ft. (12 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Lower Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.

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Main Deck Twin with Porthole

Averaging 118 sq. ft. (11 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and a porthole with exterior views.

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Main Deck Twin with Window

Averaging 139 sq. ft. (13 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Main Deck, it has private facilities, and two windows with exterior views.

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Superior

Averaging 142 sq. ft. (13 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Upper Deck, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.

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Deluxe

Averaging 160 sq. ft. (15 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Upper and Captain’s Decks, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.

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Suite

Averaging 215 sq. ft. (20 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Captain’s Deck, it has windows with exterior views and private facilities. Cabin 403 has a bathtub; other Suites have shower stalls.

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Owner's Suite

Averaging 290 sq. ft. (27 sq. m) and equipped with two lower berths. Located on the Bridge Deck, it has private facilities, and windows with exterior views.

Notes

- Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy. Request the Twin Share Program where you are matched with a cabin mate of the same gender. Even if a cabin mate is not found for you, no single supplement will be charged.

- Cabins are available for single occupancy at 1.7 times the double occupancy rate. The supplement for a suite is 2 times the shared rate.

Insurance: Emergency medical evacuation coverage for a maximum benefit of US$500,000 per person is included. Travelers should have a minimum US$50,000 (or equivalent) of emergency medical coverage prior to embarkation. It is recommended that you and all members of your party have comprehensive travel insurance covering trip cancellation, trip delay (interruption or after departure coverage), baggage, and repatriation. Contact us for details.

Important reminder: Embracing the unexpected is part of the legacy – and excitement – of expedition travel. There are no guarantees that everything can be accomplished. A measure of flexibility is something all must bring to a voyage. There are nearly 200 recognized sites in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetlands and the places mentioned above may be changed to others equally as interesting.

Rates Include:

Group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the pre-expedition hotel on Day 1

One night’s pre-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas, with breakfast

A briefing dinner on Day 1 in Punta Arenas

Pre-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the hotel to the airport

Flights to and from Antarctica

Post-expedition group transfer in Punta Arenas from the airport to the hotel

One night’s post-expedition hotel accommodation in Punta Arenas, with breakfast

Shipboard accommodation with daily housekeeping

All breakfasts, lunches, dinners and snacks on board throughout your voyage

All shore landings per the daily program

Leadership throughout the voyage by experienced Expedition Leaders, including shore landings and other activities

All Zodiac transfers and cruising per the daily program

Formal and informal presentations by your Expedition Team and guest speakers as scheduled

Photographic Journal on DVD, documenting the voyage

A pair of waterproof expedition boots on loan for shore landing

Snowshoes available on loan for shore excursions on designated voyages

An official parka to keep

Coffee, tea and cocoa available around the clock

Hair dryer and bathrobes in every cabin

Comprehensive pre-departure materials, including a map and an informative Antarctic Reader

All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges throughout the program

All luggage handling aboard the ship

Emergency Evacuation Insurance for all passengers to a maximum benefit of USD $100,000 per person for 2017/18 season and US$500,000 per person for 2018/19 season

Beer and wine during dinner -only for 2018/19 season

All gratuities -only for 2018/19 season.

Rates Exclude:

International airfare

Passport and visa expenses

Government arrival and departure taxes not mentioned above

Meals ashore unless otherwise specified

Baggage, cancellation, interruption, and medical travel insurance

Excess baggage charges

Mandatory waterproof pants for Zodiac cruising, or any other gear not mentioned

Laundry, bar, beverage and other personal charges unless specified

Phone and internet charges

Voluntary gratuity at the end of the voyage for shipboard staff and crew

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